Accounts Payable Lead — ERP & Process Optimization

Modern Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to monitor AP mailboxes, process invoices, and support internal and external customers.

You will lead ERP configurations, automate invoice matching, and manage vendor setups and payments in our ERP system. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with accuracy during period close and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, particularly in accounts payable.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to maintain confidentiality during close processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AP mailboxes to ensure timely processing and issue resolution.
• Assist AP staff to cover responsibilities for internal and external customers.
• Create and maintain documented AP best practices and identify inefficiencies.
• Act as AP systems lead for ERP configurations and automation of invoice matching.
• Manage Received Not Invoiced (Unvouchered) and obtain approvals for non-PO invoices.
• Match invoices to receiving documents and post into ERP.
• Research vendor statements and payment discrepancies; manage vendor setups in ERP.
• Collect W-9s and COIs and update annually; process 1099 forms.
• Process credit card payments and credits; file invoices and statements.
• Generate check, ACH, and wire payments; organize returns paperwork with Buyers, Receiving and QE.

Skills

Accounting basics

GL & Reconciliations

Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Ad-hoc reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

SharePoint

Job description

Modern Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to monitor AP mailboxes, process invoices, and support internal and external customers.

You will lead ERP configurations, automate invoice matching, and manage vendor setups and payments in our ERP system. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with accuracy during period close and